The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses”. Our Lady has revealed to several people that each time they say a Hail Mary they are giving her a beautiful rose and that each complete Rosary makes her a crown of roses.
Prayer to St. Joseph, Prayer to archangel , Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua
Revolutions were great milestones in the building up of our civilized society. Christianity too becomes inexplicable without revolutions. For Christ Himself was a great revolutionary. The month of September witnesses two great souls who vigorously responded to the call of revolution during their time.
Read MoreLife is a battlefield and one needs protection and deliverance from the ruler of this world, the devil (CCC 409). That is also the reason the Holy Bible talks of warfare/ battlefield and the weapons of warfare – Eph 6:10-17 ( take up the whole Armour of God … ).
Read MoreJesus is the saviour of the world (Jn 3:16). He is the only saviour of all mankind (Acts 4:12). He is the Messiah – the Christ (Mt 16:16) because He died for us, redeemed us through His blood and brought about the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace (Eph 1:7).
Why is it so important that we pray along with our Blessed Mother? What happened when all the apostles together with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well His brothers prayed in the upper room before the Pentecost?
In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1, verses 14-15 the gospel writer describes the coming of Jesus to Galilee to proclaim the Good News. The essence of his inaugural speech is noteworthy: ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news’ (Mk 1:15).
“Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household”, St Luke writes in Acts 16:31.
Jesus says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you so that you may be children of your Father in heaven” (Mt 5:44-45).
“I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers. He will strike at your head while you strike at his heels”